(Taiji Man Calligraphy)
HAPPINESS IN OLD AGE
Happiness
in old age, happiness in old age. When
a person is getting older, the body becomes weaker, it’s more prone to disease, backaches, hearing loss, the
eyes lose their clarity, the memory is not as good.
Many problems occur, hands are not as well coordinated.
At that time the happiest moments are when you do not have an illness.
Personal
search for happiness: do not smoke
cigarettes, do not drink alcohol and you
will not have problems with
asthma and cough. Eat 3 meals a day
regularly. No craving for fish or
meat but get very diluted rich porridge (congee) weekly. Vegetables are the best nourishment. Eat more vegetables and fruits.
Chew slowly and swallow what you chew slowly. Overindulgence can cause more harm. Eat less sweets, salty, and spicy hot food.
Take a walk after you eat to get your ‘fire chi’ down.
When
getting older it’s most important to have insight. You need to open your heart and mind. With a clear conscience, clear sight you will be happy.
As you get older try to communicate with others, to understand, discuss
issues, refresh your mind, think and use your wisdom
to analyze more., slowly ponder. Never
worry or get yourself angry. Do not
grasp the tiger by its tail (don’t jump into things).
Be centered, don’t control people. To improve
your body and your mind stay even tempered.
Keep to your beliefs.
Exercise
more, more movement prevents illness. T’ai
Chi chuan, Bagua Zhang, Chi Kung whatever you like, you practice for the good
of your body. Go to bed early with
regularity . Dress appropriately,
Don’t be cold or hot. Take
many walks. Less lazy lounging.
Work makes you stronger, you nurture your good chi, then you’ll find
happiness. When winter comes
prevent the cold from coming in, dress warmly.
When summer comes prevent heat strokes.
In spring and fall go traveling to different places to enjoy the scenery,
enjoy the pleasure of seeing the
rivers, the mountains and the changing
form of things. Make your mind more
relaxed, your eyes more open. This
will increase longevity.
Take frequent showers, change your clothes often.
When the weather is nice do not forget to open the windows.
Do not forget to aerate your bedding.
Whenever you get sick get the cure immediately,
follow the doctor’s instructions, take your medicine and avoid charlatans.
Don’t spread yourself too thin, don’t be scattered.
Study painting, admire
famous musicians and engage in singing. Give
more of yourself. This way you
teach the younger generations to be responsible.
Promote economy, this way you will reach your goal.
A rich county with the people healthy, everybody is happy.
Happy family, be cordial with each other, you will be happy with
everybody. You cannot be without
sons and grandsons for happiness. A
beautiful future is in front of you. What
everybody is reaching for.